UNIVERSITY LIFE EVENT: Prince Albert II of Monaco

Prince Albert II is coming to the university to learn more about our research and educational programming on sustainability matters. Electric vehicle manufacturer Venturi Automobiles, the sponsor of our Buckeye Bullet Electric Race Car, is located in Monaco and is largely responsible for cultivating Prince Albert’s interest in visiting Ohio State.The Prince is especially interested in sustainability efforts at Ohio Stadium because of Monaco's plans to build a new sports stadium, which he hopes will be a global model of sustainability.

 

In 2006, Prince Albert II established the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, supporting sustainable and ethical projects that focus on climate change and developing renewable energies; combating the loss of biodiversity; improving universal access to clean water and fighting desertification.

 

Over the last 10 years, the Foundation has initiated or supported 370 international projects in locations as diverse as the Mediterranean Basin, the Least Developed Countries (as defined by the United Nations official list) and the Polar Regions. He is also a strong supporter of the Solar Impulse initiative, an entirely solar-powered airplane that completed its round-the-world flight in July, by hosting the Mission Control Center on Monegasque territory for the entire world tour.

 

See the office event page for more details.